Felix Fordjour
Cape Coast
Summary
An empathetic and compassionate Healthcare Assistant with over six years of experience providing care and support in both private and public facilities. Renowned for being professional and reliable, I possess strong communication skills that facilitate effective interactions with patients and healthcare professionals alike. I work effectively within a healthcare team,
collaborating seamlessly with nurses, doctors, and other staff members. Adaptable and highly flexible, I excel in time management and organizational skills, prioritizing tasks efficiently while maintaining a high attention to detail. Certified in CPR and first aid, I am currently a registered
Physician Assistant, complementing my role as a part-time Healthcare Assistant
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Private Hospital
Cape Coast, Ghana
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Help clean, sterilize, fix and arrange medical equipments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Facilitate the transfer of messages, reports, and specimens across departments.
- Manage the inventory of medical supplies.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Health Care Assistant
Private Sector
Tewobaabi, Ghana
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided personal care to individuals with disabilities at community centers, adhering to standard procedures and demonstrating professionalism and empathy.
- Monitored and prevented mentally challenged individuals from causing harm to themselves or others.
- Administered medications to mentally unstable individuals according to prescribed schedules.
- Ensured the safety of deaf children by protecting them from aggressive behavior.
- Supervised and monitored hearing-impaired and mentally challenged students during breaks at Patmos Children's Home.
- Supported deaf and mentally challenged students during shopping and dining outings.
- Assisted in cleaning washrooms, toilets, classrooms, dining halls, and kitchens at Patmos Children's Home using appropriate cleaning equipment.
- Managed inventory and supplies of toiletries, soap, and other disposables in the storage room.
- Washed dishes, children's clothing, fetched water, and maintained cleanliness of the compound.
- Helped maintain medication supply records and client files at Patmos Children's Home and other health facilities for evaluation.
- Encouraged and motivated deaf children to believe in their abilities to lead fulfilling lives, utilizing basic sign language skills.
Education
Bachelor Of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Accra08.2023
General Science
Boa Amponsem Senior High School
Dunkwa-on-Offin09.2015
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Compassion and Empathy for Disabilities
- Attention to Detail
- First aid and safety
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping
- Elder Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Literate (Microsoft word/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet)
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Written Communication
- Administrative Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Emergency Response
- Relationship Building
- Emotional awareness
- At-risk patient care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Bsc. Physician Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Private Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Private Sector
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor Of Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant
University of Cape Coast
General Science
Boa Amponsem Senior High School